Music Generation has just announced the 9 new areas of Ireland that will receive philanthropic funding from U2 and The Ireland Funds to create increased access to music tuition for children and young people in their local area. Following an open national call for applications earlier this year, the 9 new areas selected for participation are: Cavan/Monaghan; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; Galway City; Galway County; Kilkenny; Leitrim; Roscommon; Waterford and Wexford. The programmes will be managed and delivered by local Music Education Partnerships in each area. Operating on a 50/50 matched funding basis, these new Music Education Partnerships will receive an investment of €5m raised by U2 and The Ireland Funds, and will also generate a further combined €5m in local investment over the next five years.

Ireland’s national music education programme, Music Generation was initiated by Music Network in 2010, and is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships.

The new Music Education Partnerships will be established on a phased basis over the next five years, with 5 areas commencing planning immediately and a further 4 expected to get underway in 2018. It is anticipated that the new programmes will create substantial employment opportunities for musicians in each area, as well as offering access to high-quality, subsidised vocal and instrumental tuition to thousands of children and young people who would otherwise not have the choice of access or the chance to participate.

Speaking on the announcement of the Phase 2 expansion, U2’s The Edge said: ‘This is a really important moment for Music Generation. Our ambition is for every child and young person in Ireland to have access to tuition and this next phase of expansion brings us ever closer. Huge thanks to both the Government and The Ireland Funds for their ongoing commitment to a programme of which we, as a band, are immensely proud.’ 

 ‘I would like to congratulate the new Music Education Partnerships and the various individuals, groups and Statutory Agencies that have come together to support the development of the Music Generation programme within their local areas’, said Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T.D. ‘My Department wholeheartedly believes in the importance of facilitating access to music for children and young people, which unlocks their creativity and can help them reach their potential in all areas of their education. Through our ongoing annual €2.5m funding of Music Generation’s first phase, and our commitment to  co-funding the 9 new areas into the future, we will work together with all partners to ensure the continued success of this important non-mainstream music education programme.’

Kieran McLoughlin, Worldwide President and CEO, The Ireland Funds, said: ‘It is wonderful to see the ongoing success of this pioneering programme, which has already had a remarkable impact on the communities in which it operates. We are delighted to be working with U2 and the Department of Education and Skills on this great Public-Philanthropic Partnership to bring the benefits of musical education to thousands of Irish young people.’

Already, Music Generation creates access to high-quality, subsidised music tuition for more than 41,000 children and young people annually in Carlow, Clare, Cork City, Laois, Limerick City, Louth, Mayo, Offaly/Westmeath, Sligo, South Dublin and Wicklow. This first phase of the programme was seed-funded through philanthropic donations by U2 and The Ireland Funds in 2009, and is now sustainably co-funded on a 50/50 basis by the Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships.

Expansion of the programme into these 9 new areas has been made possible through the ongoing support of U2 and The Ireland Funds, who announced further donations to Music Generation in July this year to establish the programme’s next phase. Moreover, ‘Phase 2’ has been assured of long-term sustainability through a further commitment by the Department of Education and Skills to co-fund the new areas into the future, together with Local Music Education Partnerships.

National Director of Music Generation, Rosaleen Molloy, commented on the significance of this announcement: ‘This is another landmark moment for Music Generation, and we are thrilled to announce the 9 new areas that will join the programme for its next phase of development. We would like to acknowledge the ambition and the vision of these new Music Education Partnerships in seeking truly transformative outcomes for the children and young people with whom they will engage. We look forward to working with them to support their plans for development, building upon the extraordinary success of Music Generation’s story so far.’

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eir Other Voices returns to Kerry this December 1, 2 and 3, clocking up the 16^th instalment of the world-renowned TV series recording sessions that reverberate around the ancient walls of St. James’ Church in Dingle, later edited and broadcast on RTE2 and around the world as Other Voices, Ireland’s longest running music TV series. Over the years a dynamic, eclectic, free music and arts festival has flourished alongside the TV recordings in Dingle, broadening the musical offering, introducing spoken word, artistic and theatrical elements, taking the eir Other Voices experience beyond the tiny capacity of the Church sessions and bringing it to the thousands of music fans from home and abroad, who brave the mercurial winter weather of the Wild Atlantic Way to immerse themselves in a weekend of glorious musical diversity.

To announce eir’s second year of title sponsorship of the Festival, Dublin electronic all-stars and eir Other Voices veterans Le Galaxie took to the stage at Tramline, Dublin last night, Tuesday 12^th September, performing a rip-roaring gig for gathered music fans. Former Fight Like Apes frontwoman May Kay, now an intergral part of the Le Galaxie line-up, and herself an eir Other Voices alumni, is also a presenter of eir Other Voices, a triumvirate that features the BBC’s Annie Mac and Huw Stephens.

Oisin Masterson, eir’s Head of Brand and  Marketing, along with Aoife Woodlock, Music Producer for eir Other Voices, enthusiastically confirmed the second round of partnership on eir Other Voices Festival 2017. In addition, eir has evolved the sponsorship significantly further this year with the launch of the eir Other Voices Open Call 2017, which will make possible the opportunity for one Irish artist to earn a hugely coveted performance slot at the IMRO Other Room during the Festival in December, transmission of that performance on the RTE TV series, along with further music-career support from eir including all travel to and accommodation in Dingle for the duration of the Festival, three days in a recording studio with a top engineer, the production company and budget to create a music video, along with practical music industry mentoring from the eir Other Voices team.

Commenting on the launch of the eir Other Voices Open Call, Oisin Masterson, Head of Brand and Marketing, eir, said: “The eir Other Voices Open Call is reflective of what we stand for as a brand – making it possible for people to realise their ambitions and become part of something big. This is a unique opportunity, as eir Other Voices is synonymous with fostering and showcasing the very best of Irish talent and to be part of this would be a career highlight for any artist. We are delighted to once again join the Festival as a principle sponsor and support the event and its visitors with the technology that makes sharing such great content easy. The eir Other Voices Festival has a special place in our hearts, as it does for so many, and we are excited to be part of this.”

 Of the IMRO Other Room, where the eir Other Voices Open Call artist will perform, Victor Finn, IMRO Chief Executive added: “IMRO is delighted to continue its longstanding association with this unique and special gathering of songwriting and performing talent. IMRO has a strong reputation as a champion and supporter of new music creation and the IMRO Other Room, now firmly positioned as one of the highlights of the eir Other Voices experience, provides the perfect showcase opportunity for the many bands and artists making the trip to Dingle. eir Other Voices continues to push musical boundaries and in so doing offers invaluable exposure for great musical talent.”

Aoife Woodlock, eir Other Voices Music Producer went on to announce the first three acts to perform in St. James’ Church: the challenging, intimate and tender sounds of Seattle’s Perfume Genius (www.perfumegenius.org), desert punk/blues band Songhoy Blues from Timbuktu, Mali (www.songhoy-blues.com ) and Cavan’s Aine Cahill, a truly unique writer and performer with Glastonbury and Electric Picnic performances already under her belt at the age of 21 (www.ainecahill.com). Also confirmed on the night, the news that Dubliner Katie Laffan, Electric Picnic’s Best New Artist 2017, The Irish Times Ticket Awards, fresh from the Other Voices Stage at Electric Picnic, is the first act announced to play the IMRO Other Room at eir Other Voices 2017 (www.katielaffan.com)

Founder of eir Other Voices Festival, Philip King, welcomed the second year of partnership: “We are delighted to be again working with eir. It was great last year and it’s going to be even better this year. eir’s remarkable technology and their excellent team continue to make Other Voices audible, visible and considerable at the highest resolution locally across the Dingle peninsula, nationally and internationally. eir Other Voices is a natural partnership sophisticated in its ambition to encourage, inspire and and give air to the next generation of great Irish artists. eir Other Voices shows what’s possible when you connect the periphery to the centre and the centre to the world. It’s a model for where Ireland is heading.”

The eir Other Voices Open Call, supported by RTE 2FM, is an invitation to artists across Ireland, who produce all genres of music, to submit one track to the eir Other Voices team for consideration. Entries are now open at www.othervoices.ie/content/open-call and will close at 6pm on September 22^nd, 2017. Last year, more than 900 acts applied for one performace slot at the IMRO Other Room. The new eir Other Voices Open Call will add authentic value by supporting the chosen artist on their journey to Dingle and beyond. eir’s additional investment wil enable the artist to travel, record music and shoot a video.

www.othervoices.ie

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HWCH Conference 2017 in association with Culture Ireland, with support from Dublin City Council Local Enterprise Office and IMRO

Keynote interviews with Richard Jones, John Seabrook, Geoff Travis & Ian Wilson.

Hard Working Class Heroes announce details of HWCH Conference 2017 which takes place at the Chocolate Factory, Kings Inn Street, Dublin on Friday 29^th and Saturday 30^th September. This will be Ireland’s largest gathering of bookers, labels, managers, music supervisors, radio folk and journalists from around the world and here at home.

On Thursday 28^th September, the opening night, a targeted networking social event will take place in the Chocolate Factory where all the international delegates will have the chance to meet with their Irish counterparts and artists attending the HWCH conference. Jim Carroll will host the keynote interviews with Richard Jones and John Seabrook on the night. (Tickets to the conference are priced €25.00 with free admission to all musicians with a Breaking Tunes profile).

The live showcases comprising of 50 bands from diverse genres will take place over two nights, Friday 29^th and Saturday 30^th September.

C O N F E R E N C E   S C H E D U L E

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28^th  7-10pm

Keynote interview with RICHARD JONES, Key Music Management
Keynote interview with JOHN SEABROOK, The New Yorker

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29^TH  11am-6pm

MAIN ROOM moderated by Jim Carroll

2pm – The Artists Talk Back
3pm – The Dream Team
4pm – Syncadelica – Everything you need to know about Sync
5pm Keynote interview with GEOFF TRAVIS, Rough Trade Records

BANDCAMP ROOM

11am – How To Network
12pm – The Sync Masterclass
2pm – Management Masterclass
4pm – The How and Why of Radio

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30^TH  11am-6pm

MAIN ROOM moderated by Jim Carroll

2pm –  Touts Out!
3pm – Festivals with a Difference
4pm – Keynote interview with IAN WILSON, RTE Radio
5pm –  The Money Trail

BANDCAMP ROOM

11am – Where does music journalism exist in 2017?
12pm  – Big Out Foreign
2pm – On the Road 1
3pm – PR, All Kinds of Everything
4pm – On the Road 2

HWCH annually brings Ireland to the world and the world to Ireland over one weekend. The weekend will see a mixture of workshops, discussions and panels which are growing in importance year on year for artists across all levels to meet with people one-to-one who can make a difference.

HWCH17 Venues | The Workman’s Club, The Grand Social, Tramline, The Underground and The Tara Building.

Tickets (incl charges) via Eventbrite on sale now:
Conference & weekend live €55.00 / Weekend live €35.00 / Conference €25.00
Nightly live €25.00 / Single venue €12.00

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/hard-working-class-heroes-festival-2017-tickets-35351423058

Festival box office – 9 Wellington Quay, next door to the Workman’s Club.

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HWCH is supported by The Arts Council, Culture Ireland and Failte Ireland/Tourism Ireland & IMRO

http://hwch.net/

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Meet The Music Managers with Ken Allen, Joe Clarke & David Rowell
Live Music from ZALI and I Draw Slow

Bookings: (FREE event – Booking essential)
Location: IMRO, Copyright House, Pembroke Row, Dublin 2, D02 HW59
Time: 6:00pm – 9.00pm
Date: Friday 22nd September

The role of a music manager in the D.I.Y. age is less that of an advocate and cheerleader, and more that of an analyst and adviser. Appointing the right manager at the right time is one of the most important decisions a songwriter will take during his/her career as a professional musician. As the music industry has rapidly evolved in recent years music managers have had to adapt quickly to face new challenges as well as knowing when best to exploit opportunities as they arise.

This upcoming IMRO seminar offers you the unique opportunity to learn from the experience of a number of Ireland and the UK’s top music managers with advice on when and how artists should seek management and tips for those looking to break into management.

David Rowell’s marketing background spans 20 years. David began his career as an intern at James Grant Management in 1993. Later that year David made the move to Chrysalis as Product and Label Manager on the Curb / Hit Label, working on frontline and back catalogue. 1995 saw an internal change to the newly established, Chrysalis-owned Echo Label where David rose to the position of Marketing Director and looked after the careers of Feeder, Moloko, Ray Lamontagne, Nerina Pallot and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club amongst others. David and business partner Richard Engler first worked together on the hugely successful compilation series ACOUSTIC while still being respective Marketing Directors at Echo and V2. Vicious Music was set up in 2006, which expanded upon the operation and experience generated via their solo marketing ventures. 2008 saw the expansion of the team and company when Autonomy Music Group was formed with the addition of a recorded, management and publishing and sync division. In 2010 alongside Richard, David became a co-owner of the Communion Music Group.
http://web.autonomymusicgroup.com/

Ken Allen is MD and founder of Faction Records and Management Company, the ex-Hot Press magazine staffer was previously an Irish A&R scout for both Polydor UK and Atlantic Records. Allen also managed The Factory Studios, Dublin but left to set up Faction managing Irish platinum selling artist Director. In 2006 and 2008 he was A&R and executive producer for both The Blizzards best selling albums A Public Display of Affection and the Domino Effect. Faction’s current roster includes platinum artist James Vincent McMorrow, two time Choice award winner Jape as well as newcomers, I Have a Tribe and Pleasure Beach. Ken Allen was appointed as a director to the board of Irish Music Recorded Association (IRMA) in 2014.
https://www.factionrecords.ie/

Joe Clarke runs CWB, a music focused management and production company with offices in Dublin and a residential production studio in Co. Tipperary. With a background in venue ownership and management, together with partners Paul Webb and Paul Boland he opened CWB in 2008 with the Rubberbandits being their first management client. Following their worldwide success, the company expanded adding The Strypes and Le Galaxie to their roster. Currently in addition to these, CWB manages Bitch Falcon, The Blizzards, Mark Mc Cabe, RSAG, Jack O’Rourke, Cities, Kormac, Stomptown Brass, Maud in Cahoots, Jerry Fish, Ivy Nations and Paddy Dennehy, Cut Once and Humans of the Sesh.
https://www.cwb.ie/

LIVE MUSIC

Change is in the air and the time is now for a new face of music to emerge in the form of multi-talented singer-songwriter and dancer ZALI. The Dublin based rising star has been singing for as long as she can remember. Discovering her talent and passion for singing in the church choir during her pre-teen years, she found a love and comfort on the stage.

She landed on the Irish music scene in January 2017 and since then gained attention through her music through performances across Dublin as well as with the release of her debut Single ‘Cant Stop’ which to date has amassed over 100,000 streams worldwide on Spotify, quickly making a name for herself among rising Irish artists to watch in 2017. ZALI has been hailed by the likes of Nialler9, Hot Press Magazine, Lovin Media Group and is slowly gathering support from industry movers and shakers who support her music and vision in Ireland and the UK.

With influences ranging from the likes of Amy Winehouse, Toni Braxton, Duffy, Whitney Houston, Frank Ocean, Maxwell, Luther Vandross, Rebecca Ferguson, and Emeli Sande, ZALI has surprisingly separated the influences and managed to form a cross-genre unique sound. ZALI possesses an intensely powerful and wide vocal range honed through years of vigorous vocal training to produce a sound reminiscent of old school R&B mixed with Soul-Pop.

ZALI is set apart from the rest of her peers through her distinct ability to feel the joy within every song, be it a sad love song or a song that brings to mind the pain and struggle we all go through in life, she weaves life experiences and expertly transforms them through captivating lyrics and a combination of lively and soul filled beats to form a resonating bounce that puts listeners in a state of intoxicating good vibes.

For ZALI as an artist, the creative process carries as much of a thrill as performing. She is restlessly creative and looks at herself not just as a singer and songwriter, but as a writer in the truest form writing fiction, short stories, poems, and inspirational quotes – anything to express the multifaceted woman that she is within. 2017 has a lot to see from ZALI as she gears up to release her brand new single!

http://www.zalimusic.com

Dublin roots band I Draw Slow have been consistently honing their craft over the course of the last 10 years. They have been selling out venues in Ireland and releasing their records to critical acclaim. However, they haven’t only focused here. It’s been five years since the 5 piece band made their debut US appearance in Nashville, following the Number 2 Irish chart position of their second album, Redhills.

Fifteen tours and 24 states later, they’ve moved into a dominant position on the American folk music scene and are receiving well deserved recognition from some of the biggest festivals in the US.

2017 has been a busy year for I Draw Slow. They have just signed with Compass Records, one of the most important independent roots labels in the U.S., who also feature Ron Sexsmith, Altan, and the Waifs on their roster. Announcing the signing, Compass Records CEO Garry West said: ‘First, we noticed how they got the crowd involved in what they were doing. Their energy is truly infectious. Then we noticed that their CDs and merchandise were flying off the shelves in the festival store. That kind of immediate response is always going to get our attention! But more than anything we’ve been impressed with the strength of the songwriting, the sibling harmony and the musical proficiency of the band. They are truly dedicated to their craft.”

In May the band released their fourth album, ‘Turn Your Face To The Sun’, which was funded entirely through pre-sales to a large, loyal and growing domestic and international fanbase and reached number 1 in the Irish Independent Album Charts. Written entirely by Louise and Dave, it features vocals by the brother and sister duo, with Dave also playing guitar/mandolin, Konrad Liddy on double bass, Adrian Hart on fiddle and Colin Derham on banjo. Recorded in Wicklow with Brian Masterson, the album also introduces brass into the mix for the first time. The band then set off on their 14th North American tour amidst a buzz of anticipation on the US roots scene. This month the band have been invited to perform at the prestigious Americana Music Association showcase in Nashville.

The music has also brought I Draw Slow to play in some weird and wonderful places – such as deep into the Canadian prairie after a two hour horse-drawn buffalo safari, at the residence of the Irish Ambassador to New York and to an audience of thousands at the iconic Grey Fox Festival playing with a roots collective that featured folk legends Chris Thile, Gerry Douglas and Tim O’Brien.

Part of the band’s appeal lies in their live performances, which really showcase the exceptional musicianship of I Draw Slow. The instruments and vocals blend organically on stage, giving audiences a sense of intimacy and connection to the performance. The albums are recorded to reflect this dynamic and offer the most faithful representation of the live experience. ‘Turn Your Face To The Sun’ was recorded completely live with all five band members playing together in the live room for every track. My Portion, the lead track from the record, is a song about addiction, and showcases the beautiful vocal harmonies of siblings Louise and Dave Holden.

I Draw Slow will be presented with an IMRO Award on the night in recognition of their album ‘Turn Your Face To The Sun’ reaching the top of the Independent Irish Album Chart.

https://idrawslow.wordpress.com/

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90 Judges have spent the past week deliberating over the record number of 677 entries for the IMRO Radio Awards 2017. Having listened to almost 295 hours of the best of radio from both sides of the border, the 2017 IMRO Radio Awards have been the most hotly contested in their 17 years of existence. National, local and DAB broadcasters, producers and station staff have worked tirelessly to present the best of their work as an entry to this year’s awards. Over 185 nominees are today announced as the #IMRO17 shortlist.

The 2017 IMRO Radio Awards (formerly known as the PPI Radio Awards) will take place on Friday October 6^th at the Lyrath Estate Hotel at a gala dinner where the secret golden envelopes will be opened to reveal the winners. Top names in Irish radio both on and off air make the trip to Kilkenny for the biggest night of the year in the radio industry in Ireland. Prior to the night, the Hall of Fame inductees will be announced on Friday 22^nd September at a special event to be held at the BAI offices in Dublin.

Speaking about the judging process and quality of the entries, Awards Committee Chairperson Sean Murtagh said “The record number of entries is an indicator of the continuing level of support the radio industry has for the Awards. The judges, who are all drawn from the Irish radio industry, all commented on the quality of entries this year which made for a difficult decision process.”

Category Station

A1

General Music Programme

The Big Ride Home with Dara Quilty 98FM

Gerry Kelly BBC Radio Ulster

Tracy Clifford Show RTÉ 2FM

Dermot & Dave Today FM

Off The Charts with Fergal D’Arcy Today FM

A2

Specialist Music Programme

Soundscapes: The Potter BBC Radio Foyle

Jazz World with Linley Hamilton BBC Radio Ulster

The Roadhouse Café Midlands 103

Living in the 80s with Will Leahy RTÉ Gold

Vox Nostra with Vlad Smishkewych RTÉ Lyric FM

The Paul McLoone Show Today FM

Songs in the Key of Life Today FM

A3

Breakfast Programme

98FM’s Big Breakfast 98FM

PJ and Jim in the Morning Classic Hits 4FM

FM104’s The Strawberry Alarm Clock with Jim-Jim and Nobby FM104

Breakfast with Ray and Jay Red FM

The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show Today FM

A4

Music Special

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Clare FM

European Early Music Day RTÉ Lyric FM

Ray D’Arcy Show – Imelda May Special RTÉ Radio 1

ALT – Laurie Shaw Special Spin South West

Paul McLoone “It was 50 years ago today, Sgt Pepper taught the band to play” Today FM

A5

New Irish Music / Musical Talent Programme

98FM’s Totally Irish 98FM

Meantime RTÉ Lyric FM

ALT – Guerilla Sessions Spin South West

Lost in Music with Louise Duffy Today FM

The Drive Home Live Sessions WLR

B1

News Story

The Death of Martin McGuinness BBC Radio Foyle

The Stephen Nolan Show – The RHI Scandal BBC Radio Ulster

A Divisive Legacy – The Death of Martin McGuinness BBC Radio Ulster

Tragedy in Kilkee Clare FM

Anthony Foley – Passing and Funeral Coverage Limerick’s Live 95FM

B2

News Bulletin

98FM News 98FM

Newstalk 106-108FM Newstalk 106-108fm

Q Radio News Bulletin Q Radio

2FM Bilingual News RTÉ 2FM

Today FM News Today FM

B3

News Programme

A City in Mourning: The Funerals of Martin McGuinness and Ryan McBride BBC Radio Foyle

Terror at Manchester Arena BBC Radio Ulster

Brexit: The Vote that Shook the World RTÉ Radio 1

News at One: Tusla apologise to Whistle Blower RTÉ Radio 1

The National Lunchtime News Today FM

B4

Current Affairs Programme

Anthony “Axel” Foley – The Man Limerick’s Live 95FM

Newstalk Drive – President Trump Newstalk 106-108fm

Resurrecting the Inner City Newstalk 106-108fm

Brexit Special – Live from Oriel Centre Gaol, Dundalk RTÉ Radio 1

Heartbeat South East Radio

Matt Cooper – Live from New York Today FM

B5

Sports Story

A Warrior on the Field BBC Radio Foyle

Women in Sport Beat 102-103

Axel – The Day that Shook the Sporting World Limerick’s Live 95FM

We All Dream – Ireland at the Euros 2016 Newstalk 106-108fm

Man in the Van RTÉ Radio 1

B6

Sports Programme

Stories in Sound: Split the Sap BBC Radio Ulster

Off the Ball Weekday Newstalk 106-108fm

Off the Ball Live Newstalk 106-108fm

Saturday Sport RTÉ Radio 1

Dermot & Dave Do The Euros Today FM

C1

Documentary/Feature

Bullets and Ballots in the Banner County Clare FM

Bones of Contention RTÉ Lyric FM

No Time To lose RTÉ Radio 1

We Decide Who Lives or Dies RTÉ Radio 1

Anatomy of an Irish Serial Killer RTÉ Radio 1

C2

Music Documentary

The Green Fields of France BBC Radio Ulster

1977 Cathal Funge

Aon Richie Eile KCLR

Sin E: Jeff Buckey’s Irish Odyssey RTÉ Radio 1

Someone to watch over me: The Music Manager RTÉ Radio 1

C3

Short Feature

Love Letters From The Front BBC Radio Ulster

The Pat Kenny Show: A History of Scandal in the Catholic Church Newstalk 106-108fm

The Pat Kenny Show: The Walk of Fame – Gene Wilder Newstalk 106-108fm

Belfast Is… Q Radio

Keepsakes Radio Kerry

The History Show: A Lemonade Bottle Red Hare Media

C4

Magazine Programme

The John Toal Show BBC Radio Ulster

Late Lunch LMFM

Moncrieff: Movies and Booze Newstalk 106-108fm

Maureen Flanagan’s Life With The Kray Twins RTÉ Radio 1

The Ray D’Arcy Show RTÉ Radio 1

C5

Drama

Home Newstalk 106-108fm

I Seek Refuge RTÉ Radio 1

Drama on One: Harder Faster More by Tracy Martin RTÉ Radio 1

Drama on One: Flight Risk RTÉ Radio 1

Terms and Conditions WLR

C6

Specialist Speech Programme

Irish Scientists East Coast FM

Living with Locked-In Syndrome Newstalk 106-108fm

Wellfest Newstalk 106-108fm

The Golden Man: The Mystery of Peter Bergmann Ocean FM

Joseph O’Connor’s Into The Mystic RTÉ Radio 1

C7

Craoltoireacht le Gaeilge

Blas BBC Radio Ulster

Operation Gaeilge Mid West Radio

Cormac ag a Cuig RTÉ Raidio na Gaeltachta

Pop Raidio Spin South West

Ceolas Today FM Today FM

C8

Interactive Speech Programme

The Stephen Nolan Show: RHI Scandal BBC Radio Ulster

The Niall Boylan Show Classic Hits 4FM

The Neil Prendeville Show: Breaking the Silence Red FM

Spin Talk: 13 Reasons Why – Is it doing more harm than good?  Spin 1038

The Frank Mitchell Phone-in: Manchester Attack U105

C9

Comedy Programme

The Blame Game BBC Radio Ulster

Whats Snots 13 Years later Ocean FM

Chris & Ciara RTÉ 2FM

Callan’s Kicks RTÉ Radio 1

Colm O’Regan Wants A Word Sideline Productions for RTÉ Radio 1

D1

Community/Social Action

On Your Behalf: Caring for the Carers BBC Radio Ulster

Hell on Earth Clare FM

Cork’s 96FM Giving for Living Radiothon Cork’s 96FM

Late Lunch: Wheels for John LMFM

The Midlands 103 Christmas Road Safety Campaign Midlands 103

Dare to Care Today FM

D2

On-Air Competitions / Promotions

98FM’s Big Slide Home 98FM

The Coffin Lock-In Beat 102-103

iRadio’s Chicken Dance iRadio

The Chosen One on Cork’s Red FM Red FM

Off The Charts with Fergal D’Arcy Today FM

D3

Station Imaging

98FM 98FM

FM104 FM104

RTÉ 2FM RTÉ 2FM

Spin 1038 Spin 1038

Today FM Today FM

D4

Entertainment Inserts

FM104’s Strawberry Alarm Clock FM104

iRadio’s “A Dose of the Skits” iRadio

Breakfast Republic RTÉ 2FM

Gift Grub Today FM

Dermot & Dave Today FM

D5

Innovation

98FM’s Big Slide Home 98FM

Jim Stands Up Classic Hits 4FM

The Niall Boylan Show: Stranger Things Classic Hits 4FM

Ed Sheeran at The Odeon FM104

Off The Ball Roadshow Newstalk 106-108fm

Liveline 1917 RTÉ Radio 1

E1

Music Broadcaster

Dara Quilty 98FM

Jim-Jim Nugent FM104

Ian Dempsey Today FM

Fergal D’Arcy Today FM

Dermot Whelan Today FM

E2

Radio DJ

Steve Haze Cork’s 96FM

Emma Nolan iRadio

Steve K Spin 1038

Peter Collins Spin 1038

Louise Duffy Today FM

E3

Specialist Music Broadcaster

Stephen McCauley BBC Radio Foyle

John Toal BBC Radio Ulster

Rob O’Connor Beat 102-103

Darren Rice Beat 102-103

Ray Wingnut Spin South West

E4

News Broadcaster

Brendan O’Loughlin 98FM

William Crawley BBC Radio Ulster

Sarah McInerney Newstalk 106-108fm

Colm O Mongain RTÉ Radio 1

Susan Keogh Today FM

E5

News Reporter

Kevin Magee BBC Radio Ulster

Shona Murray Newstalk 106-108fm

Fergal Keane RTÉ Radio 1

Brian O’Connell RTÉ Radio 1

Gavan Reilly Today FM

E6

Sports Broadcaster

Eric White BBC Radio Foyle

Ger Gilroy Newstalk 106-108fm

Joe Molloy Newstalk 106-108fm

Joanne Cantwell RTÉ Radio 1

Marty Morrissey RTÉ Radio 1

E7

Speech Broadcaster

Mark Patterson BBC Radio Foyle

Stephen Nolan BBC Radio Ulster

Niall Delaney Ocean FM

Neil Prendeville Red FM

Damien O’Reilly RTÉ Radio 1

Alan Corcoran South East Radio

E8

Newcomer

Una Kelly BBC Radio Foyle

Shane Todd BBC Radio Ulster

Dave Duke iRadio

Caroline Gauley Shannonside Northern Sound

Al Poter Today FM

E9

Best Live Sound – Music

John Benson BBC Radio Ulster

Davy Neill BBC Radio Ulster

Mark Lavin Clare FM

Conor Behan RTÉ 2FM

Michael Lee RTÉ Lyric FM

 

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SONIC VIGIL 10 @ St. Peter’s Church, Cork
Oct. 21st, 2pm – 8pm, 2017
Entry: €5

Now in its 10th year, we present SONIC VIGIL, a marathon of new and improvised music, sound art, live electronics, installations and more.

Sonic Vigil emerged from an increasingly vibrant Cork-based improvisation scene. It was founded in 2005 to create an annual celebration of radical musics unrepresented elsewhere in the country. It is a unique event that has taken place in some of Cork’s iconic cultural venues and has established Cork as Ireland’s leading centre for Sound Art, free improvisation and other forms of experimental music. Its influence and audience has spread beyond the Republic; recordings of previous Vigils are commercially available, and in 2016 members of the core Vigil team performed a ‘Vigilette’ in Berlin’s renowned improvisation venue, Ausland.

The marathon includes local and international artists, many of whom are working together for the first time. The audience is free to come and go during the 6-hour event, and to walk amongst the performers. Sonic Vigil is a multifaceted and collaborative series; CD, LP and DVD releases, concerts, presentations, installations, workshops, residencies and many other events are presented as preludes to the marathon itself.

Sonic Vigil is curated by a multidisciplinary team comprising composers Karen Power and John Godfrey and visual/Sound artists Danny Mc Carthy, Irene Murphy and Mick O’ Shea.

 

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Oh Yeah has appointed Charlene Hegarty to the new position of Talent Development and Projects Coordinator.

Charlene brings more than 13 years experience in music, artist and project management, both at local and international level to the Belfast based music centre.

Committed to the development and support of new artists, Charlene brings extensive experience from across a variety of areas including tour management, publishing and label management (Smalltown America Records), projects, programming, and music supervision (Open House Festival, Puffin Rock) and music royalty/data management (On Music).

The new post is funded through the Help Musicians UK National Grants Programme and Charlene’s appointment will further support Oh Yeah in the development of its talent development scheme, Scratch My Progress, as well as Volume Control, Breaking Into Music and other key programmes and outreach, including Sound of Belfast and Women’s Work.

 

 

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Sounding the Feminists (STF) is an Irish-based collective of composers, sound artists, performers, musicologists, educators, students, critics, promoters, industry professionals, organisations, and individuals committed to promoting and publicising the creative work of female musicians. STF champions the principles of equality, fairness, inclusivity, and diversity.  STF affirm the need to take conscious steps to ensure that these principles inform Irish musical life. STF want audiences to hear the voices of those who continue to be marginalised due to their sex, gender identity, sexuality, race, and class.

Public Meeting: Wednesday Sept. 13th
Time: 5:30 – 7pm
Location: IMRO, Copyright House, Pembroke Row, Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2.
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STF recognises that contemporary attitudes, policies, and practices towards music and gender are often built on institutions and traditions that resist change. In solidarity with ground-breaking sister movements such as Waking the Feminists, the STF Working Group was established in 2017. Their aim is to take positive action to improve the representation of women across the Irish music sector and communities.

They seek to do so by working with partner groups on the following priority areas:
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To address gender balance issues / intersectional feminism issues across the music sector
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To create new systems to promote gender fairness across promoters / venues / funders / educators / curators / musicians
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To build a community where issues of gender can be discussed
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To organise and audit areas of the Irish music sector in relation to gender balance
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To liaise with educational organisations and institutions throughout the country
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To liaise with other international groups such as Fair Play and Sound pressure
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To encourage younger generations of musicians to become involved in these debates

STF has convened a Working Group who will lead the way to realising its collective goals.

Members of the STF Working Group:
Chair: Dr. Karen Power
Secretary: Dr. Jenny O’Connor-Madsen
Engagement Officer: Amanda Feery
Education Development Officer: Dr. Laura Watson
Events Officer: Jane Deasy
Projects Officer: Dr. Ann Cleare

This collective needs you and your voice to help alter and diversify the Irish music sector, so that gender and inclusivity moves beyond a topic and simply is a part of our culture.

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IMRO continues its collaborative initiative with The Songwriting Collective with the next workshop confirmed to take place on Thursday 7th September (6.00 pm to 9.00 pm in IMRO, Copyright House, Pembroke Row, Dublin 2.

The workshop will conclude with a live performance of newly written co-writes in the Wellington Pub, Lower Baggot Street.

Each workshop provides an opportunity to showcase songs you have written, to discuss/explore the craft of songwriting, to co-write and to receive detailed feedback about one’s compositions. In addition, from time to time we have input from relevant specialists.

The workshops are facilitated by Tony Bardon (tonybardon.com) and Danai Kelleher, both of whom have extensive experience of running workshops in Ireland and in Europe, as a result of their involvement with EU-funded music projects.

TSC uses Meetup.com for communication purposes so if you are interested please sign up at https://www.meetup.com/The-Songwriting-Collective/

All are welcome.

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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

Application: Please send a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the criteria for the role to
Salary: On request
1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Deadline for applications is 5.00pm on Tuesday 22^nd August 2017

1. Purpose of Job

To contribute to the provision of an efficient distribution and membership service by carrying out a variety of clerical/administrative duties with a strong emphasis on data entry, data manipulation and data processing.

2. Organisation Chart

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Job Context and Content

The job holder is one of a team of five assistants who is assigned to the Distribution Team.

4. Principal Accountabilities

• Entering data into electronic form (e.g. work registrations, gig lists, set lists etc.)
• Matching music titles against repertoire databases.
• Matching data from live music performances to repertoires.
• Inputting all information sourced regarding domestic live performances.
• Investigating member queries.
• Undertake any other duty, which may reasonably be allocated by the team leader.
• Distribution assistants are also required to cover reception/switch as part of the duty relief roster.

5. Principal Working Contacts

• Distributions Officers
On a daily basis re ongoing status of daily tasks
• Distribution Manager
On a daily basis re personal and team targets
• All Personnel in Distribution Department
On an ad hoc basis.
• IMRO Members
On a daily basis re member queries

6. Challenges Faced

The job holder is required to be flexible in carrying out a variety of tasks, always achieving a high degree of accuracy and often against tight deadlines. The holder must work well as part of a team.

7. Planning and Organising

The overall planning is decided by the Head of the Distribution Team. The job holder is supervised closely and has little requirement to plan own work schedule.

8. Direction Received

Little routine direction is required as the job holder works within well defined guidelines. However, as this is an entry level post, the holder should expect continuous guidance from the Distribution Officers and Head of the Distribution Team.

9. Knowledge and Experience

• The holder candidate should have good keyboard skills, strong organisational skills and possess keen attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access is desirable.
• A good general knowledge of music would also be of benefit.

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